NASA - Man of the Moon

Lot of 4 Vintage Historical Space Photos (1968-1984) - Apollo 8, Apollo 9 and Space Shuttle Challenger - Original Epoch Prints NASA & News Agency Press Photos Splendid collection lot consisting of 4 original vintage photographs that document the Golden Age of human space exploration, from the Apollo program of the 1960s to Space Shuttle missions of the 1980s. All photographs are preserved with their information sheets or official archival stamps on the back, a fundamental element that attests to their authenticity and provenance from the era. The lot includes: Apollo 8 (1968) - NASA Official Print: Official vintage photograph issued by NASA (Washington, D.C.) showing a close-up of the lunar surface, taken during the historic first human mission to orbit the Moon at Christmas 1968. Back with official NASA letterhead and the complete press release description ("FOR RELEASE"). Apollo 9 (1969) - NASA Official Print: Rare official photograph issued by the Kennedy Space Center showing the mighty Saturn V rocket as it is transported to the launch pad. The back bears the official NASA logo and the complete details of the era's press release. Apollo 9 (1969) - dpa Agency Photo: Original archival print from the German press agency dpa (dated March 16, 1969) showing the Lunar Module "Spider" inside the third stage of the Saturn V in Earth orbit. Retains the original information sheet in German affixed to the back. Space Shuttle Challenger STS-41-B (1984) - Bandphoto Agency Photo: Spectacular archival print from the London agency Bandphoto depicting astronaut Bruce McCandless II tethered to the RMS robotic arm. Back complete with the agency's official stamp and an information caption sheet in English. * Condition: Very good/Good for age. They show light, normal signs of aging on the edges, which do not compromise the historical value and the exceptional visual impact of the pieces (Please inspect photos carefully for details). * Shipping: Careful and highly protected shipping inside rigid packaging to prevent any creases during transport.

Estimate:£209.39

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